Why US is planning to remove artificial food dyes from cereals, candies

The US government is preparing to phase out petroleum-derived synthetic food dyes nationwide, following the FDA's recent ban on Red Dye No. 3 due to cancer concerns. Currently, nine out of 36 FDA-approved food colourings are artificial. Studies and state-level legislation cite links between certain dyes and behavioural issues in children, prompting a bipartisan push for stricter regulation

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